Weekend News Roundup October 19, 2024

Police in California are experiencing what happens when good intentions crash into reality. Police departments are transitioning to battery powered vehicles but those vehicles come with challenges that make cops’ jobs more difficult. - Erin Marquis Read More

There’s no denying it, the long-delayed launch of the Cybertruck has been a sales success for Tesla. The angular behemoth has become one of the best-selling six-figure cars and it’s now the third-best-selling electric vehicle in America. That impressive run could be coming to an end, however, as it sounds like Tesla may have reached the bottom of its reservation list. - Owen Bellwood Read More

I’ve just come across what’s likely the worst car deal I’ve ever seen. The owner of a Ferrari SF90 supercar, $200,000 underwater, wants to trade it in for a $68,000, three-year old Corvette C8. It’s a mess on both ends. - Lawrence Hodge Read More

A bus driver in Coachella Valley says he was assaulted by Trump supporters following the former President’s rally in Coachella. The driver, who wanted to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, told KESQ News Channel 3 that his shift started out normally but quickly turned into a bit of a nightmare. - Andy Kalmowitz Read More

The Tesla Cybertruck is very much illegal in Europe, but that hasn’t stopped a lightly modified version of Elon Musk’s pickup from making it over there. There’s currently at least one Cybertruck driving around cities in the Czech Republic, and people are worried – especially because it probably isn’t going to pass a single safety test the Europeans can throw at it. - Andy Kalmowitz Read More

Plug-in hybrids are proving to not be the transitional bridge between gas-powered cars and electric vehicles many folks were hoping for. That’s a damn shame because when used properly, PHEVs are absolutely fantastic. A study from JD Power is shedding new light on how and why customers are unsatisfied with their plug-in hybrids. - Andy Kalmowitz Read More

For years, Apple was rumored to be working on a futuristic self-driving car, with the company tied to collaborations with Volkswagen and even a potential deal to buy McLaren at one point. That never happened and the project was canned after ten years, but now it appears some of the tech developed by Apple’s car program has found its way into cars built by another automaker. - Owen Bellwood Read More

I’m sick and tired of automakers being so goddamn serious all the time. There’s no whimsy, no pageantry, no fun whatsoever. Luckily, Rivian noticed this dearth of fun right in time for Halloween and has decided to roll out some reskins for its R1 vehicles that’ll allow them to “dress up” for the holiday. - Andy Kalmowitz Read More

A county sheriff in Georgia is currently under fire for having what is possibly one of the most extra and potentially dangerous over reactions ever. Cobb County sheriff called for backup in a Burger King drive-thru because the workers got his order wrong. - Lawrence Hodge Read More

Chevrolet revealed the 2025 Corvette ZR1 in July, and while we knew it would be fast, we didn’t have exact figures until today. It turns out that not only is it quick, but it’s also fast, with GM recently announcing a top speed of 233 mph. - Collin Woodard Read More